Seems to be like Hellfest (the one held in america that has nothing to do with the one in France) is making a comeback in 2025! Not a lot is understood in the meanwhile exterior Trustkill and metalcore label Ephyra seemingly teasing a joint effort to convey the pageant again. This additionally is sensible contemplating one of many promoters of Hellfest’s unique run was Josh Grabelle, president of Trustkill Data.
A website has since been launched for Hellfest 2025 with hyperlinks to social media, a mailing record, and even a footer that claims “Hellfest 2000 25th Anniversary.”
Hellfest initially existed between 1997 and 2005 (type of). Hellfest was initially held in New York, however moved to New Jersey for its closing two years. Hellfest had fairly the lineup even by at present’s requirements, and booked everybody from Every Time I Die, Mastodon, Misfits, and The Red Chord, to Suffocation, Unearth, All That Remains, and Pig Destroyer. You get the thought.
Sadly Hellfest 2005 was cancelled two days earlier than it was set to happen on the Sovereign Financial institution Enviornment in Trenton, NJ. In response to the world’s common supervisor on the time, “promoters didn’t adjust to the contractible obligation of the world’s lease settlement.” The cancellation of Hellfest 2005 led to the pageant being fully discontinued, although that 20-year streak may finish quickly. Keep tuned!
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